Job Title: Elementary and Secondary Teacher
Location: Kanuikapono Public Charter School; Anahola, HI
Position Type: Full-Time
SY 2025-26
About Us:
At Kanuikapono PCS, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic learning environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our dedicated team of educators works collaboratively to nurture curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning in every student.
Position Overview:
We are seeking passionate and qualified Elementary and Secondary Teachers to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of child and adolescent development, a commitment to differentiated instruction, and a dedication to fostering an engaging, respectful, and supportive classroom culture.
Responsibilities:
Plans the sequence of learning activities and methods using a teacher's manual, textbook, and other accepted reference and resource materials to achieve national and State standards.
Teaches students, assesses student's progress, and determines need for review, remediation, progression, or modification of activities or methods.
Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests in accordance with established procedures.
Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Manages student behavior in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
Maintains accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
Participates in department, school, district and parent meetings.
Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
Requisitions and provides students with a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities that align with and enhance school-assigned curriculum.
May supervise classroom assistants or probationary teachers as necessary.
Assists with special school projects, functions and events.
Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Possession of, or actively pursuing, a State of Hawaii Teachers Standards Board (HTSB) teaching license in the subject area and grade level for the teaching assignment.
Subject matter knowledge, and the ability to assess student progress in it.
Demonstrated awareness of educational programs, goals, functions and activities.
Knowledge of and experience with student/classroom management techniques.
Knowledge of common academic, social, and behavioral development.
Knowledge of and experience with standards-based education implementation, and possess the ability to deconstruct standards in order to deliver and assess learning.
Ability to read, write and understand oral and written English and/or Hawaiian.
Successful completion of a mandatory background check.
Basic understanding of the Hawaiian world view, values and practices.
Familiarity with and an adherence to current best practices in the performance of one's responsibilities.
Why Join Us?
Supportive and collaborative teaching community
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Small class sizes and strong administrative support
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans
A mission-driven environment focused on student growth and well-being
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and references to hr@kanuikapono.k12.hi.us or visit https://kanuikapono.org/jobs/ for more information.
Join us in shaping the future—one student at a time.
